Lay Preacher Cohorts

The Lay Preacher Cohorts of the Faithful Preaching Project are groups of lay preachers that gather online over an academic year to cultivate more faith-full preaching. The Lay Preacher Cohorts are entirely online and do not have any geographical constraints within the United States for participation.

How the Cohort Works

Each group meeting begins with discussion time as the full cohort, followed by focused small group time with an assigned preaching coach. The discussions follow themes that were identified during interviews at the very beginning of the Faithful Preaching Project grant. Within the small group time, one preacher is invited to lead a spiritual practice and another preacher gives a sermon and receive instant feedback from the group.

Applications

Applications for the 2025-2026 Lay Preacher Cohort have closed. Another cohort will open in Spring 2026.

Testimonials from participants in Lay Preacher Cohorts

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

    Laurie Payton

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

    Jamie Kokot

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

    Lindsey Beumer

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

    Keith Finley